International Speaker from Canada

Dr. Barbara Blackie MD, FRCPC, MEd has recently arrived back to Nova Scotia after 10 years working in Qatar, where she was the Education Lead and a Senior Attending Physician in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, responsible for the training, systems testing and leading interprofessional teams for a safe opening of a new peds ED in a greenfield tertiary, level one trauma center. She is now working in the ED at the IWK Health Center in Halifax, has an Associate Professor appointment with the Department of Emergency Medicine at Dalhousie University and holds the role of TREKK Atlantic Nodal Lead where she is working along with Maritime Child Health to improve and standardize Pediatric Emergency Care in the region.

She has developed a one day simulated practice based course for an interprofessional team and takes this course on the road with her small but mighty team several times a year to deliver in hospitals and EDs without dedicated PEM physicians or pediatricians. Barbara also is currently leading the revisions and updating of the Standards of Care for Children in the Emergency Department document for the Pediatric Special Interest Group (PEMSIG) of the International Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM), allowing her to work with colleagues across the globe.

International Speaker from Canada

Dr. Fayyaz joined SickKids in 2016 as a PEM Fellow and is currently a Staff Physician and Assistant Professor, University of Toronto. Dr. Fayyaz graduated from Pakistan and worked as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) faculty at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) for 5 years. She was among the few leaders in Pakistan with the EM specialty recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in 2011. Later, she worked at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) for 3 years and led the implementa􀆟on of the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), followed by a quality improvement ini􀆟a􀆟ve u􀆟lizing the LEAN Sigma methodology. In 2016 she started her PEM fellowship at SickKids, followed by a one-year Simula􀆟on fellowship. In 2018, she completed her master’s degree in health professional educa􀆟on from Aga Khan University Hospital, followed by Ph.D. in simula􀆟on from the MGH IHP, an affiliate of Harvard, USA. She is appointed recently as Simkids Medical director. Dr. Fayyaz is the PEM interna􀆟onal fellowship program director and resuscita􀆟on lead. Dr. Fayyaz is also the Interna􀆟onal Paediatric Simula􀆟on Society (IPSS) - INSPIRE PED Simula􀆟on fellowship Chair and Board of INSPIRE and IPSS directors. Being passionate about u􀆟lizing distance simula􀆟on for community outreach and capacity building, In the last 3 years, she worked with Indus Hospital and the health network; she has implemented a simula􀆟on-based PEM curriculum for EM residents and a one-year PEM cer􀆟fica􀆟on program with 27 physicians gradua􀆟ng in July 2023. A Simula􀆟on instructor course for faculty development was implemented, and more than 50 educators have been trained for simula􀆟on-based educa􀆟on in Pakistan. Her interna􀆟onal work con􀆟nued in India, Egypt, and Ireland. In addi􀆟on, at SickKids, Dr. Fayyaz is the resuscita􀆟on lead for the competency-based medical educa􀆟on program (CBME) for Faculty, Faculty lead for the Hot wash debriefing program, Chair resuscita􀆟on oversight commitee and ED lead for CPR coach role implementa􀆟on. Dr. Fayyaz’s interest is exploring simula􀆟on as system and process tes􀆟ng, quality improvement

International Speaker from USA

Dr. Camilo E. Gutierrez is an internationally recognized Pediatric Emergency Physician, with experience as a clinician, educator, and expert in international pediatric emergency care. Director of Global Health Programs for the Division of Emergency Medicine at Children’s National Hospital, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, in Washington DC. Dr. Gutierrez is a key opinion leader at the advisory level in the development of acute care systems at the local, country and regional level globally, with emphasis in development of pediatric acute and emergency care systems. He is Immediate Past-Chair for the ACEP International EM Section, and active in the International and Ambassador Committees. Internationally he is Immediate Past-Chair of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Special Interest Group of the International Federation of Emergency Medicine, and member of the Specialty Implementation, Education, and Curriculum Committees. He is Founding and Board Member of the first Latin American Pediatric EM Society (SLEPE). Dr. Gutierrez is a recognized speaker both locally and in over a dozen countries where he has presented over 100 lectures and has authored over 60 publications. His interests expand on international and global health care arenas, development of pediatric acute care systems, pediatric trauma and critical care in the ED, ultrasound, shock, difficult airway management and procedural sedation. He is past Chair and Medical Director of the EMS-C Advisory Committee for Massachusetts, past Co- Chair of the MACEP Pediatric EM Section, and has served as VP of the Global Emergency Medicine Academy of SAEM, through AAEM International Committee has been involved in collaborating with leading Pediatric EM topics and speakers for their international conferences. Dr. Gutierrez has established an international reputation as a leader, supporter, and promoter of the importance of pediatric emergency care in regions worldwide. He is sought after for his opinion, his capacity to network, craft partnerships and engage stakeholders as he advocates for the care of children globally.

International Speaker from Oman

Dr. Al Farsi (Oman) joined the Royal Hospital in 1999 as a pediatric resident and then followed up with a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship in the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada from 2003 until 2006. He then successfully completed further training in Pediatric Intensive Care at the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, London Ontario Canada from 2006-2007. Since his return to Oman in 2007, he has worked as Pediatric Emergentologist, a Pediatric Intensivist and was the head of Pediatric Emergency unit until 2012. In 2010 Dr. Al Farsi was appointed as Deputy Director of the Child Health Department, Royal Hospital and was promoted to Director of the Child Health Department in September 2015. He is actively involved in multiple committees include as chairperson of the CPR committee at the Royal Hospital and is a member of other committees at the Royal, and with the Ministry of Health and Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB).

International Speaker from USA

Studies in children and adults have demonstrated improved outcomes in hemorrhagic shock with empiric transfusion of a high ratio of plasma to packed red blood cells or the use of low titer O negative whole blood while minimizing the use of crystalloid. With increasing availability of viscoelastic testing such as thromboelastography (TEG®, Haemonetics) and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM®, Haemoview Diagnostics), there are opportunities to implement individualized goal directed transfusion therapy. Dr. Finkelstein’s talk will provide an overview of the deadly diamond of death of hemorrhage, provide an overview of current guidelines and review empiric versus goal directed hemostatic resuscitation in children with hemorrhagic shock.

Dr. Robert Finkelstein is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Physician in the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital both in New York City. Dr. Finkelstein received his medical degree from the McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine, and a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, as well as a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Boston Medical Center/Boston University School of Medicine.

He is board certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care, and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. His interests include trauma, resuscitation, medical simulation, wound care in the emergency department, and the use of point of care ultrasound for both procedures and diagnostics. Dr. Finkelstein serves as the Associate Pediatric Trauma Medical Director at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, is the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Liaison to the Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee and is a member of the Pediatric Blood Management Committee of NewYork Presbyterian Hospital. He was the site principal investigator for the NIH funded multi-center prospective observational study, “MATIC: Massive Transfusion Epidemiology and Outcomes in Children Study.” He is part of the master faculty of the Trauma In Kids Course of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians and has been involved in the revision of the TRIK curriculum and was director of the first TRIK course offered in New York City. He has been faculty for the course at sites in Canada, The United States, Nigeria, and Burundi. He is a member of the guidelines committee of the Pediatric Trauma Society, is part of the faculty for the annual Weill Cornell Medicine Protected Airway Course and the Transition to Residency Course, and has served as faculty for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Base Camp, and the New York City Pediatric Residency Simulation Olympics.

International Speaker from Costa Rica

Dr.Adriana Yock-Corrales M.D. MSc. is a Pediatric Emergency Physician from Costa Rica and Clinical Chief of the Emergency Department at the Hospital Nacional de Niños “Dr. Carlos Saenz Herrera” in Costa Rica. She did her Pediatric Residency at the National Children's Hospital in San Jose and in 2008 went to Melbourne, Australia where she did her Pediatric Emergency Fellowship at the Royal Children’s Hospital. On 2012 she did a Master in Epidemiology Applied to Health Science at the National University in Costa Rica and in 2016 a Diplomat in Toxicology at the Universidad Católica of Chile. She currently is part of the teaching committee of the Emergency/Pediatric Residency Programs. She is Co-Chair of RIDEPLA (Red de Investigacion Pediatrica en Latino America) and involved in research studies with publications in peer-reviewed journals. Since 2014, she is part of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine SIG of IFEM. She is the International Affair Lead of the Asociación Costarricense de Médicos Emergenciólogos(ASOCOME) and part of the Executive Committee of the Pediatric Emergency Latinamerica Society (SLEPE).

International Speaker from KSA

Dr. Tarek Hazwani is a Pediatric Intensive Care Consultant, Associate Professor, and a certified Professional Trainer. He possesses extensive experience in critical care and has a proven track record in driving quality improvements in healthcare. Dr. Hazwani is recognized for his expertise in simulation education, with a strong focus on soft skills, communication, and leadership training to enhance team performance and patient outcomes. As an Associate Professor at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Dr. Hazwani integrates effective education strategies into clinical practice, mentoring healthcare professionals to excel in high-pressure environments. He is also a certified trainer for the 'Training-of-Trainers (ToT) on the go' program, which further extends his dedication to faculty development by equipping clinician teachers with advanced teaching and assessment methodologies.

Dr. Hazwani currently serves as the Head of Simulation Programs at Riyadh Clinical Simulation Center (RCSC), and the Pediatric Simulation Training & Education Program (PediSTEP) Chair at King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital. He is also the course director for the Pediatric Residency Simulation Course (PedSim Training) and the PICU Boot Camp Course at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences.

International Speaker from Canada

Dr. Katrina Hurley is an Emergency Physician and former Chief of the IWK Emergency Department. She teaches ATLS and was a trauma team leaders for 15 years. Her concern for burnout among health professionals and its impact on creativity and transformation led Katrina to become a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. She is currently the Assistant Dean, Faculty Wellness at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine.

International Speaker from UK

Dr Taj Hassan has been a consultant in Emergency Medicine at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust since 1999 and is Director of the CAILTEC platform. He is Past President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. Internationally, he has been involved in running leadership training programmes for the International Federation of EM (IFEM) as well as for the European Society for EM and designed and co-led the EM Leaders programme for the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in 2018 that is now embedded into training in the UK. His other main interests are technology enhanced education and systems development to help build safer emergency care. He has been Chair for Europe on the Board of the International Federation for EM (2016 to 2022) as well as Chair of the International Faculty of the Pakistan Society of EM since 2019 and is also the Chair of the newly formed South Asian Collaborative for Emergency care (SACEM). He leads the collaborative HALO Programme at www.cailtec.org which aims to help ‘fast track’ emergency care development in South Asia – home to 1 in 5 people on the planet!

International Speaker from KSA

Dr. Yara AlGoraini is a Pediatric Emergency Physician based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a special interest in pediatric resuscitation, digital health, and clinical research. She is the founder of PEM Updates, a virtual platform connecting pediatric emergency physicians and trainees globally through bi-monthly educational sessions. Dr. AlGoraini serves as the Lead of the Pediatric Code Sepsis progect in the Emergency Department of Cluster 2 and is a member of the Urgent and Critical Care Quality Committee. She is actively engaged in national and international research, is the author of the forthcoming book Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Tricks, Tips, and Pearls, and is passionate about integrating health informatics and artificial intelligence into emergency care to enhance decision-making and patient outcomes.

International Speaker from USA

Dr. Kenneth McKinley is a pediatric emergency medicine clinician scientist with a research focus in predictive analytics. Since his clinical fellowship at Columbia University, he has used discrete event simulation models to understand the function of the Emergency Department as a complex system and predict the impact of system changes on patient throughput. As faculty at Children’s National Hospital, he has pursued research using predictive analytics and novel therapeutics to improve the emergency management of children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Children with SCD represent a vulnerable population with a severe chronic illness and frequent acute exacerbations requiring emergency care. Children with SCD are especially vulnerable to suboptimal emergency care during surges in patient volumes and emergency department crowding. This phenomenon led to Dr. McKinley’s current core research program, predicting emergency department surges to identify periods of crowding before any children receive suboptimal care.

International Speaker from UK

Dr. Muhammad Amjad Khan is a distinguished Senior Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist with extensive experience and qualifications in Paediatric care, Paediatric Dermatology and Rheumatology as well as healthcare management. He holds a CCT in Paediatrics from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK, and is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow and Edinburgh. As a specialist, Dr. Khan's expertise lies in Paediatric Dermatology, where he holds a certified SPIN (Special Interest) qualification. His professional experience includes significant roles across the NHS and international settings, including his current position as a Senior Consultant Paediatric Dermatologist at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. He has also held key positions at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and served as a Clinical Lead for Dermatology at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Khan is a dedicated medical educator and a recognized leader in healthcare management, with an MBA in Healthcare Management and a recent certification in Generative AI for Healthcare. His published research, including work on novel treatments for vascular anomalies in children, reflects his commitment to advancing medical knowledge and patient care. His memberships in prominent organizations such as the British Association of Paediatric Dermatology and the Society of Pediatric Dermatology (USA) underscore his active involvement in the global paediatric community.

International Speaker from USA

Mrs. Jeffries is an emergency nurse with more than 40 years of experience and is board certified in emergency nursing, (CEN), pediatric emergency nursing (CPEN, and trauma nursing (TCRN). She is an expert in nursing education and is board certified in nursing professional development (NPD-BC) and is a fellow in the Academy of Emergency Nursing (FAEN). She has been involved in nursing and ancillary education and is an international speaker and educator. Mrs. Jeffries co-authored the book Rapid Access Guide for Pediatric Emergencies: Providing Expert Nursing Care which was awarded the 2021 American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year (3rd place) and has authored peer review articles. She is also a peer reviewer for professional nursing journals.

International Speaker from USA

Courtney Williams Simmons, MSN, RN, CPEN, TCRN, NPD-BC, CEN, is a registered nurse with more than 10 years of experience in pediatric emergency care and nursing education. She currently serves as a Senior Nursing Specialist with the Emergency Nurses Association, based near Chicago, Illinois, where she develops pediatric emergency education and provides oversight for the program.

International Speaker from UAE

Laura Reid is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with over a decade of experience in pediatric critical care, education, and healthcare leadership. She has worked in a variety of roles, exclusively in specialized pediatric hospitals, bringing a strong focus on collaboration across disciplines in diverse, high-acuity environments.

She currently serves as the Respiratory Therapy Team Leader at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, where she leads a team dedicated to delivering high quality pediatric critical care. Laura holds a Bachelor of Health Science from Thompson Rivers University and a Master of Arts in Global Leadership from Royal Roads University. She is an instructor for basic to advanced life support courses including BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP and enjoys practicing education across multidisciplinary teams on a variety of topics. With a passion for mentorship, building teams, and strengthening interprofessional teamwork, Laura is committed to advancing healthcare practices that improve outcomes for patients in the hospital and the community.

International Speaker from Sultanate of Oman

Dr. Alhatali is the head of the poison control section, in the department of environmental and occupational Health, at the Ministry of Health in Sultanate of Oman. She is a consultant in the emergency medicine department at the Royal Hospital and hold the program director position of the emergency medicine specialty in the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB). She also serves as the Middle East and North Africa Association of Medical Toxicology (MENATOX) President and International Advisory Board chair for National Institute for Health and Care Research RIGHT4 (Preventing Death from Acute Poisoning in Low and Middle Income Countries). She graduated from Oman Medical Specialty Board in 2012 as well as certified by the Arab Emergency Medicine Board. She finished her Post Doctoral Fellowship in medical toxicology at Emory University and the Georgia Poison Center in Atlanta, USA in 2014. She developed the poison consultation services in the country and has lectured in countries around the world and has numerous awards to her credit. Dr Alhatali has a true passion for Toxicology and advancing the field in the MENA region.

Speaker from Qatar

Khalid Al Yafei (MD) is a senior pediatric emergency physician and former chief of medical informatics. He has also been an associate professor at Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar and the Medical College of Qatar University. As Dr. Alyafei is actively involved in many research studies, he’s also a strong advocate in public education with a particular interest in injury prevention, home safety, and child abuse prevention. In 2008, Dr. Al Yafei embarked on his illustrious journey in health informatics and education. His commitment to his profession is evident in his continued practice as a senior attending pediatric emergency physician and medical director of PALS at Sidra Medicine. His leadership in these roles ensures that the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Brisseau is a cutting edge pediatric general and thoracic surgeon as well as an acclaimed surgical educator. He is a board certified general surgeon as well as a pediatric surgeon. These dual boards are held in two countries , USA and Canada. Having practiced in both countries he brings this clinical expertise to Doha at the Sidra Medical and Research Center. Pediatric surgeons care for the most vulnerable members in our society. They care for children born with congenital anomalies as well as those with cancer. Anatomically pediatric surgeons care for the complete child. These include problems of the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis as well as soft tissues. Along with a wealth of broad clinical experience, Dr. Brisseau is also an advanced minimally invasive surgeon and an expert in pediatric trauma. Besides his clinical expertise Dr. Brisseau is an awarded medical educator having developed programs in a variety of areas including simulation and distance education. His academic area of research is in medical education.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Nadeem Jilani is a Senior Attending Physician in Sidra Emergency department and also Medical Director for Sidra Child Advocacy Program (S-CAP). He qualified and received his initial Pediatric training in India and then worked in reputed hospital in Saudi Arabia and UK. His qualifications are MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), MRCPCH, CCT (Pediatrics) and FRCPCH. He has worked as Pediatric Consultant employed by Pennine Acute Hospitals, NHS Trust before moving to Qatar. Safeguarding Children has been his area of special interest and he has served as Named Doctor for Safeguarding Children for North Manchester General Hospital. Dr. Jilani also has a passion for Medical education, teaching & training. He has been a Tutor for Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health for his previous organization and is currently also an examiner for MRCPCH Clinical examination. He is also an honorary faculty member at University of Manchester Medical School and an instructor for resuscitation courses like APLS and NLS. He has a number of scientific publications to his credit and he has also participated in various international conferences as a speaker. As Co-chair of scientific committee of first ever international child protection congress in Qatar, he was instrumental in formulating the scientific program and organization of ISPCAN Qatar 2020.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Maher Salem, Pharm.D, BCPS, PMP, CPHQ, is currently the head of Inpatient and Emergency pharmacy services at Sidra Medicine. He has over 20 years of Pharmacy clinical, operational and leadership experience. He moved from the United States to Qatar back in 2018 to join Sidra Pediatric Critical Care clinical pharmacy team. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ISU University beside multiple specialty board certifications in Clinical pharmacy, Projects Management and Healthcare quality. He is a member on the advisory board of UDST Pharmacy Technology program and sets on multiple high-level committees and Work groups at Sidra Medicine.

Speaker from Qatar

Muhammad is a UK trained Emergency Medicine physician who completed training in the UK in 1999, and went on to train in adult Emergency Medicine.  He also has extensive experience caring for children.  He has been at Sidra Medicine for almost 3 years working as a consultant  physician.  He has a special interest in pediatric trauma, as well as in quality governance.  He is the former lead for morbidity and mortality in the ED, and the current Pediatric Quality and Trauma Lead for the ED at Sidra Medicine.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Kholoud Mohamed is a first-year Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow at Sidra Medicine, Qatar. She obtained her medical degree from Qatar University and is a graduate of Pediatric Residency Program at Sidra Medicine, where she established a strong foundation in different fields of Pediatric Medicine with particular interest in acute care. She has been actively engaged in research and medical education throughout her training. Her professional interests include the pursuit of the aforementioned areas along with focus on parental education and family- centered care. Through her fellowship, she aims to develop her expertise in pediatric emergency care while contributing to innovations in quality of care and system improvement, with a special focus on integration of artificial intelligence and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to enhance work flow and clinical decision making. .

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Caitlin Huckell serves as the Clerkship Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship at Weill Cornell Medicine. Passionate about medical education, she is dedicated to equipping future physicians with modern, compassionate, and respectful care practices for women of all ages. Dr. Huckell’s focus is currently on pediatric and adolescent gynecology, addressing the unique needs of younger patients through specialized, patient-centered care./p>

Speaker from Qatar

Senior attending physician at Sidra Medicine. Member of Qatari Physician Association. Member at American Collogue of Rheumatology

Dr. Buthaina Al Adba is a senior attending physician at Sidra Medicine. She obtained her medical degree at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia, followed by a pediatric residency at Hamad Medical Corporation. Dr. Al Adba is certified by Arab Board Health Specialization in general pediatric (CABP) in 2011. She completed fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology in Sickids Hospital at Toronto, Canada in 2015. After fellowship training, she worked at Hamad Medical Corporation before joining Sidra Medicine in 2017. Dr.Al Adba is associated program director for the pediatric Rheumatology fellowship program Dr Al Adba established a multi-disciplinary clinic to treat Aicardi Goutieres Syndrome (AGS) with a team approach. She won the “Outstanding Patient Experience” award at Sidra. She is pioneering the patient passport program at Sidra with the quality and safety team. Dr Al Adba is a peer reviewer for the Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal and has spoken on auto-inflammatory diseases at conferences in the Gulf region. Dr. Al Adba is the chair of executive committee of the Pediatric Rheumatology Arab Group (PRAG)).

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Hamud graduated from medical school at Alfateh University Tripoli, Libya. Dr. Hamud has done part of his training in Tripoli. He has started his 1st job in the UK in August 2002. Dr. Hamud gained his post graduate degree MRCPCH in October 2007. He has worked in different hospitals in the UK included Liverpool Women’s Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital in London and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Dr. Hamud completed his post graduate Paediatric training in April 2014. He worked as Paediatrician Consultant at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Morecambe University Hospitals from September 2014 to October 2017. Dr. Hamud are currently working as an Attending Consultant at ED Sidra Medicine. Dr. Hamud clinical duty was to look after sick children and Neonates, runs outpatient clinical, look after children with safeguarding concerns and other clinical activities in order to deliver high qualities, family centred care.

Part of Dr. Hamud’s duty was teaching medical students and junior doctors. He participated in teaching activities in different teaching Hospitals he worked for.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Nasser A. A. Haidar MRCP (UK), ABMS, KSUF, PCCM, M. Med Education is a Senior Consultant and Education Lead at PECs HGH-HMC, Qatar. He is also Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in University of Science and Technology in Sana'a, Clinical Associate Professor in Qatar University and formerly CEO of the University of Science and Technology Hospital, UST, Sana'a. He has chaired several committees, published several articles, and Associate Editor. He has been honored a national prize for the best medical research and ideal resident during postgraduate studies. He is a director, Instructor, and shared in constructing several medical courses, participated in several international medical conferences. Dr. Nasser is a Co-chair of Scientific Committee of QPEM and ISPCAN Qatar.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Yazeed Eldos is an attending physician in emergency medicine and a medical toxicologist. Dr. Eldos is the Medical Director of the Qatar Poison Center. He completed his training at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. His interests include administration of antidotal therapy in critically ill patients in the ED, and addiction medicine.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Soni graduated from the Government Medical College, Bellary, India in 1991. He underwent postgraduate training in Pediatrics at M.S. University, Baroda, India where he pursued three years of residency programme working in various Paediatric sub-specialities and Neonatology leading to MD in Pediatrics in 1997. Dr. Soni subsequently passed Diplomate of National Board Examinations in 1999 leading to DNB in Pediatrics. Dr. Soni subsequently pursued Senior Residency Programme at the prestigious institution JIPMER in South India consolidating his clinical experience in PICU & Level 3 NICU.

Dr. Soni moved to UK in 1999 to pursue advanced training in Neonatology working in several Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Units including Middleborough, Cambridge, Newport, Cardiff. He completed Neonatal sub-speciality grid training programme leading to CCT in Pediatrics and CCT in Neonatology. He worked as Consultant Neonatologist for 10 years in East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre). During this period, he was instrumental in consolidation of Level 3 NICU services. Dr Soni moved to Sidra Medicine in March 2018. He is currently the medical lead for Neonatal Respiratory Services, Active member of Neonatal Hemodynamic team undertaking bedside functional echocardiography, Contributing to Neonatal teaching programme through lectures, workshops, and simulation sessions for various practical neonatal skills. Whilst being in Sidra, Dr Soni has contributed to different academic work streams that led to international poster Presentations in scientific meetings and more than 5 publications in peer reviewed journals. Currently Dr Soni is working on phased replacement of Neonatal Ventilators.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Leena Amine is the manager of the Qatar Poison Center in Doha, Qatar. She established the poison center in 2017 at Sidra Medicine, where she also serves as a specialist in poison information and a clinical pharmacist in emergency medicine. Dr. Amine holds dual board certification as a pharmacotherapy specialist and a critical care pharmacist, and contributes to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows through various toxicology rotations as a clinical preceptor. She has also established the first formal toxicology continuing-education program in Qatar for all healthcare professionals in the country. Prior to joining Sidra Medicine, she was an emergency medicine clinical pharmacist at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison Wisconsin. She completed her residency training at the University of Illinois at Chicago and obtained her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Mercer University in Atlanta Georgia, where she also completed poison center and toxicology training at the Georgia Poison Center.

Speaker from Qatar

From the Faculty of Medicine, Tripoli University in Libya, I have completed both an MBBS and a postgraduate diploma in child health. In 1993, I went to the UK where I qualified from post-graduate and specialist training in pediatrics. In 1996 I qualified for the MRCP(UK) before advancing to specialist training which I completed at Oxford deanery with the certificate of specialist training (CCT) in pediatrics. In 2011, I left the UK where I had been working for over 14 years in the NHS hospitals to relocate to Qatar. Since 2011, I have been employed as Sr Consultant in pediatric emergency HGH. In addition to clinical practice, I am also involved in research and quality projects. I am the ‘pediatric sepsis lead’ in HMC and participating in the activities of different committees, including HMC Corporate resuscitation committee and clinical pathways guidelines committee. Dr. Bashir Ali A Youssef, MBBCh, MRCP(UK), MRCPCH, CCT, FRCPCH. Consultant Senior Pediatric Emergency Services HGH Assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar. Assistant professor of Clinical Emergency medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Ahmad Abusenenh is a specialist in poison information at the Qatar Poison Center in Doha, Qatar. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Jordan and holds dual board certifications as a Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCCCP) and an Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialist (BCIDP). Before joining Sidra Medicine, Dr. Abusenenh served as a critical care clinical pharmacist at Istishari Hospital in Amman, Jordan, where he was also the lead for the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Program. His professional interests include toxicology, antimicrobial stewardship, critical care pharmacotherapy, and advancing clinical pharmacy practice in multidisciplinary settings

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Amene Hermi is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician with special interests in pediatric toxicology, medical education, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunisia, and completed her ACGME-International accredited pediatrics residency at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in Qatar, followed by a Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at Sidra Medicine, also in Qatar, which she completed in June 2025. She is certified as an independent practitioner in Acute Care Core by the Canadian Point-of-Care Ultrasound Society (CPOCUS) and, during her fellowship, authored a comprehensive pediatric toxicology handbook under the supervision of the Medical Director of the Qatar Poison Center. Her scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications in medical education, along with oral and poster presentations at national and international conferences.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Rafael Consunji [cohn-soon-hee] is the Director of the Hamad Injury Prevention Program and AED, Clinical Services at the Hamad Trauma Center, Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha, Qatar. He is the Administrative Director of the WHO Collaborating Center for Trauma, in Doha, Qatar. He is a graduate of the College of Medicine and the General Surgery Program of the University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines. He completed the Fellowship Program in Trauma & Surgical Critical Care at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the Master of Public Health program, with an additional Certificate in Injury Prevention and Control, of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Dr. Consunji has 3 decades of experience in Academic Surgery, Critical Care, Trauma Surgery, Public Health and Health Policy at the College of Medicine, University of the Philippines in Manila, the Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Hamad Trauma Center, Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar. He founded and directed a national non-profit organization focused on preventing unintentional injuries in children [SAFE KIDS Philippines], he has managed community-based road safety projects for children in China and South Korea and coordinated regional programs of SAFE KIDS Worldwide from Washington DC. Presently, he directs the Hamad Injury Prevention Program [HIPP] at the Hamad Trauma Center, the national trauma center of Qatar, and continues to collaborate with key stakeholders for road and occupational safety and injury prevention in Qatar, in the region and globally. He has extensive experience in research, quality improvement, capacity building, policy formulation, program implementation and evaluation for injury prevention, road safety, occupational safety, trauma systems and trauma care in the US, Qatar, the Philippines, the Eastern Mediterranean, Asia-Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa Regions. He has been the recipient and manager of research and program grants from the Department of Health (Philippines), World Health Organization (WPRO), the Road Traffic Injuries Research Network (World Bank Global Road Safety Facility), UNICEF, the World Bank, FedEx Express, Fresenius-Kabi, the HMC Medical Research Center, the Qatar Foundation National Priorities Research Program and most recently, the International Labour Organization.

Speaker from Qatar

Dr. Grace van Leeuwen is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar and has served as a Senior Attending in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU at Sidra Medicine since 2019. She is the Co-Director of the ECMO program, a member of the Ethics Committee, and oversees Qatar’s Neonatal and Pediatric ECMO transport. Prior to joining Sidra Medicine, Dr. van Leeuwen headed the Heart Center at Sabará Children’s Hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, where she led the creation of Cardiac and ECMO programs that earned an ELSO Award of Excellence—the first for a hospital in Brazil.

Board-certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Critical Care, Dr. van Leeuwen is dedicated to delivering advanced, evidence-based cardiac and critical care. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Service Operations at Harvard Medical School to further refine her leadership and healthcare operational expertise.

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Dr. Durward has been a senior consultant in cardiac intensive care at Sidra Medicine since December 2017. Prior to this, Dr. Durward worked as a consultant in pediatric care for over 20 years at Evelina Children’s, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.

Dr. Durward’s special interests include extracorporeal life support where he is pediatric ECMO director at Sidra Medicine and leads a complex airway and interventional bronchoscopy service including airway stenting.

 

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“Hamda Al Jaffali is a legal professional with over eight years of experience working within the legal services at Sidra Medicine. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Sussex and currently mastering in Medical Law and Ethics from the University of Manchester. She has developed significant expertise in the healthcare legal sector, her role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including advising on complex legal matters, managing contractual arrangements, and handling litigation. She regularly provides legal support on issues relating to clinical governance, regulatory compliance, and patient care.

Her work is grounded in a commitment to ethical practice and legal integrity within the healthcare environment. She brings a considered and solutions-oriented approach to her practice, supporting both clinical and non-clinical teams in navigating the legal challenges inherent in healthcare delivery.”

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Aisha Muhammad is a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in nursing. As a Quality Nurse Leader, Aisha is passionate about ensuring high standards of patient care and safety across healthcare settings. With a background in both clinical practice and quality improvement, Aisha possesses a unique blend of clinical expertise and leadership skills. Throughout her career, Aisha has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery by implementing evidence-based practices, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. She has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes, reducing medical errors, and improving overall healthcare processes.

Aisha is known for her ability to inspire and motivate her team, and her unwavering dedication to patient-centered care. She is a firm advocate for patient safety and quality improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to innovate and drive positive change within the healthcare system. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Aisha is actively involved in professional development activities, and participating in quality improvement committees. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and is currently pursuing advanced certifications in quality management and healthcare leadership.

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“Dr. Samy is a fourth-year pediatric resident and a medical graduate of Alfaisal University in Riyadh. Through residency training, he has developed a strong foundation in pediatric medicine and cultivated a growing interest in pediatric emergency medicine. He is particularly drawn to the fast-paced environment, the need for rapid and accurate diagnostics, and the critical decision-making that defines this field, as well as the opportunity to impact patient outcomes in critical situations.

His interests include acute care and medical education. He is also committed on advancing his skills in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and procedural sedation to enhance the quality and safety of patient care. He plans to continue his training as a pediatric emergency medicine fellow, with the goal of contributing to clinical excellence, education, and innovation in the field.”

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Frankie Nolasco Famillaran is a Nurse Educator in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, a Master's in Nursing, and a Diploma in Critical Care. Prior to his role at Sidra, Frankie served as a Nurse Educator specializing in Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care at King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh. He was a faculty member for several prestigious programs, including the Diploma in Critical Care, Advanced Diploma in Cardiac Care, Diploma in Oncology, Diploma in Emergency, and Advanced Stroke Care programs at the National Neuroscience Institute at KFMC and SCFHS. He also served as the program lead for the "Ministry of Health - Emergency Departments Development Program," which aimed to facilitate the acquisition of the required knowledge and skills to provide a high standard of care for all Emergency Departments across the kingdom. He is currently the course director of ENPC(ENA, USA) here in Qatar.

Frankie is passionate about educating emergency, critical care staff and paramedics. His commitment to advancing the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals is truly inspiring

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Professor Guillaume Alinier, PhD, has an academic career spanning over 25 years, with a special interest in simulation-based healthcare education for which he received a UK National Teaching Fellowship award from the Higher Education Academy in 2006. He was part of the team that helped establish various components of the ECMO training programme in Qatar and led the development of innovative ECMO simulation education technology. He is Director of Research at Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance Service, Doha, Qatar but also holds visiting professorships with the Universities of Hertfordshire and Northumbria in the UK, as well as being Adjunct Professor of Education in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. He has contributed to important publications and initiatives led by key healthcare simulation societies such as the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, the Society for Simulation Applied to Medicine, the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare, and the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, and has also published two books on debriefing and numerous journal articles. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=9SMHCwEAAAAJ. He serves on numerous paramedic, emergency medicine, and educational journal editorial boards and currently is guest editor for a special collection on “Simulation for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response“ for the journal BMC Advances in Simulation https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/SEPDR

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>Andrew M Jones is a Clinical Nurse Lead based at Sidra Medicine (emergency department). He has 26 years’ experience in the speciality of emergency intervention (Paediatric, resilience management and Adult).

Before starting at Sidra Medicine, Andrew worked in the UK as a clininical nurse, departmental lead, resilience officer (trust lead during the H1N1 swine flu outbreak). The foremost posts being an exclusive paediatric settings and subsequently Clinical nurse manager (mixed children’s and adult emergency department). After a successful career based in Pediatric Emergency medical intervention, Andrew now works as a Clinical Nurse Lead at Qatar’s flagship women and Children’s hospital - Sidra Medicine. He is currently involved in the implementation and development of numerous projects (including children's behavioural health), aimed at improving the healthcare response at Sidra Medicine across a wide scope.

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Karine Khoder is a Clinical Nurse at Sidra Medicine in Qatar, specializing in pediatric emergency care. She holds a Master’s degree in Nursing with a focus on public health and education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, both from Lebanese University. At Sidra since 2018, Karine has been integral to pediatric resuscitation and trauma care and is a certified instructor for BLS, PALS, and ACLS. Before joining Sidra, Karine gained extensive experience in critical care and emergency management roles in Lebanon. Her background includes significant work in ICU and emergency care, along with contributions to research on antibiotic resistance and evidence-based practice. Karine’s dedication to advancing emergency care through both education and clinical practice highlights her commitment to improving patient outcomes.

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Beverly Kaye Jo is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Facilitator in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Sidra, bringing over 12 years of experience in emergency nursing to her role. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Far Eastern University in the Philippines in 2009. Throughout her career, Beverly has actively contributed to her field as a member of the Emergency Department Shared Leadership and has served as Chair of the ED Social Committee. She is also an instructor of numerous hospital wide and Emergency Department courses and workshops. Her passion for mentoring is evident in her two years as a preceptor at Sidra, where her commitment to teaching was recognized with a nomination for Preceptor of the Year at the 2023 CNO Awards. Beverly's expertise and leadership in pediatric emergency care continue to make a significant impact on both her team and the patients they serve.”

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Moza Al Mannai is a Sidra Medicine Child Advocacy (S-Cap) program manager, who works to support the development of policies and frameworks that safeguard children and promote their well-being. Her work is instrumental in advancing awareness and strengthening child protection mechanisms within the region.

Moza Al Mannai is a dedicated advocate for child’s protection and child’s rights, with a focus on addressing child abuse and maltreatment in a conservative and multi-diverse society.

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Hasan is an experienced emergency pediatric nurse, with over a decade of service in pediatric care since 2013. He is certified in wound care and the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC). His extensive background spans various critical healthcare settings, where he has developed his skills in managing acute pediatric cases with precision and compassion. Known for his ability to support and coordinate care in high-pressure environments, Hasan is committed to patient safety and well-being, consistently striving to provide the best outcomes for his young patients.

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“Mahdi Alnsour is a Clinical Hem./Onc. Clinical Pharmacist at Sidra Medicine, with a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management. I provides specialized care to oncology patients, focusing on safe and effective medication use, individualized therapy, and multidisciplinary collaboration. My professional interests include oncology pharmacy practice development, quality improvement, clinical pharmacy education, medication safety, and the advancement of oncology pharmacy services to improve patient outcomes.”

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Ahmad is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Leader currently serving in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine. With over 18 years of extensive experience in emergency nursing, Ahmad brings a wealth of clinical expertise, leadership, and a deep commitment to patient safety in high-acuity environments. Throughout his career, Ahmad has been a key figure in advancing emergency care practices, with a particular focus on pediatric populations. As the Emergency Department Medication Safety Lead, Ahmad has played a critical role in enhancing medication administration protocols, reducing errors, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the department.

Certified as an Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) provider, Ahmad actively promotes clinical excellence and evidence-based practice in pediatric emergency nursing. His leadership in both frontline care and departmental initiatives reflects a strong commitment to professional development, patient advocacy, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Ahmad's passion for emergency nursing, combined with a proactive approach to clinical leadership, continues to positively impact patient outcomes and team performance at Sidra Medicine.

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Jihene Harbaoui, RN, holds a bachelor's degree in nursing and serves as a Clinical Nurse in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Sidra Medicine, Qatar. She has extensive experience in high-acuity pediatric care, having previously practiced in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she developed strong expertise in managing complex pediatric emergencies.

She is certified in the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and brings advanced skills in pediatric emergency assessment, stabilization, and evidence-based practice. Dedicated to patient safety and family-centered care, Jihene fosters collaboration within the healthcare team to ensure the highest standards of care. Passionate about advancing pediatric emergency nursing, she actively contributes to professional growth through continuous learning, mentorship, and sharing of best practices.

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Mikki Huckett holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Services for Children and Young People. She is a registered Health Play Specialist, practicing for 7 years prior to relocating to Qatar. Previously based in the UK, Mikki worked with multiple pediatric departments, including Bone Marrow Transplant, General Pediatrics, and outpatient clinics/Allergy Clinic. At Sidra Medicine, she works as a Child Life Specialist II in Neurology, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Endocrinology and Pulmonology. Mikki is passionate about creating resources to support patient’s education and understanding as well as art and sensory play to supplement her practice in supporting patient’s psychosocial needs.

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Nicole Greene is a Certified Child Life Specialist and has worked at Sidra Medicine for 8 years as a Child Life Specialist II. She helped establish child life within the Sidra Medicine Emergency Department. Today, she covers the Hematology-Oncology Outpatient, Outpatient Infusion Clinic, Day Surgery Unit and Interventional Radiology. Prior to coming to Qatar, Nicole worked in Bronx, NY at the Children’s Hospital of Montefiore in the emergency department. With a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Nicole worked for several years as a preschool teacher and service coordinator for Early Intervention Services. Nicole’s interests include special needs and the importance of play.

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Beena Santhosh is a Registered Pediatric Emergency Nurse at Sidra Medicine, Qatar. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and has been dedicated to advancing pediatric emergency care through her professional journey. Prior to joining Sidra Medicine, Beena worked at Al Qassimi Pediatric Hospital, Sharjah – UAE, as a Pediatric Emergency Senior Charge Nurse Technician and Infection Control link Nurse. She also served as a Registered Adult Emergency Nurse at King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif – KSA.

Alongside her clinical expertise, Beena contributed to the academic field as a Lecturer at Hindustan Community Nursing College, Chennai – India, where she was actively involved in educating and training future nursing professionals. Beena is passionate about pediatric emergency nursing, infection control, and advancing the skills of healthcare professionals. Her commitment to excellence in patient care and education continues to inspire her colleagues and students.

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Dr. Salwa Syed Sadaqat Ali is a senior pediatrician with over 20 years of clinical experience. She graduated from RMU University, Pakistan, and completed her internship and pediatric residency at Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. She currently works as a Hospitalist in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Sidra Medicine. Her clinical interests include benign hematological disorders. She is an active member of the Transfusion Medicine Committee and Co-Lead for the Hemoglobinopathy Service at Sidra Medicine.

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Sumera Farhan is a healthcare quality and patient safety leader with over 13 years of clinical and administrative experience. A nurse by background, she holds a Master’s in Health Administration and is certified in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Just Culture, and Enterprise Risk Management. Currently serving as Manager of Patient Safety at Sidra Medicine, she leads event reporting, system-based investigations, and safety culture initiatives. Her work integrates health literacy, human factors, and staff empowerment to drive safer care and improve communication across clinical and non-clinical teams. Sumera is passionate about building systems that foster learning, transparency, and sustainable improvements in patient outcomes.

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She has been working as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist at Sidra Medicine in Qatar since 2018 (inpatient and outpatient setting). Her responsibilities involve comprehensive review of medication orders, formulation of evidence-based therapy modification recommendations based on clinical status, answering mediation related questions, educating patient and health care givers about the appropriate use of the medications, and documentation of clinical interventions and adverse drug reactions. She participated in internal educational presentations in the pharmacy department. Prior to joining Sidra Medicine, she worked as a Research Assistant at Qatar University. She was involved in conducting comprehensive literature reviews and contributed to the development of scientific publications.

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Khadija Albarazanji is a Poison Information Specialist at Sidra Medicine, holding a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Qatar University.

She brings extensive experience in clinical toxicology, pharmacy informatics, and medication management. Prior to her current role, she contributed to pharmacy systems management at Sidra. Khadija is also actively involved in research, education, and clinical trials, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing safe toxicology practices.

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Mohan Chandran is a physical therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience, specializing in critical care rehabilitation. He focuses on improving mobility outcomes for critically ill patients, particularly in ICU settings. Mohan holds a certification in Healthcare Quality and Safety from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, reflecting a strong commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care and system-level safety. Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in acute care, Mohan actively contributes to clinical education and quality improvement initiatives to enhance functional outcomes and safety across the continuum of care.

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Katsiaryna Lasianok is a highly experienced Medical Interpreter fluent in English, Arabic, and Russian, with over 8 years of experience in healthcare interpretation. Currently serving as the Senior Medical Interpreter at Sidra Medicine in Doha, she specializes in delivering accurate and culturally sensitive communication between patients and clinical teams. Katsiaryna brings strong leadership, administrative coordination, and quality assurance capabilities, having led key projects, team scheduling, training, and performance reporting. Known for her professionalism, cultural awareness, and commitment to patient safety, she plays a vital role in enhancing patient experience and supporting multilingual healthcare delivery.

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Jennifer Mendes is a Clinical Nurse Manager – Vascular Access Management Team, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
Jennifer Mendes is a Certified Vascular Access Nurse Specialist with over 12 years of clinical expertise in vascular access and management. Her career spans a diverse range of specialties, including roles as an Intravascular Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine Nurse, and Cystic Fibrosis Specialist Nurse at King’s College Hospital (NHS), London, United Kingdom.

She has also served as a Cancer Specialist and Infusion Nurse at leading institutions such as King’s College London, Harley Street Clinic, and The London Clinic (HCA International), where she delivered advanced care in oncology and palliative settings.

Jennifer holds a Diploma in Healthcare Education (General Nursing) and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Cancer and Palliative Care. She is certified in Chemotherapy Infusion for both pediatric and adult patients, reflecting her commitment to excellence in specialized nursing care